Votto\’s Standing \’O\’

September 26, 2023

By: Carlos Alvarez

Reds’ 1B Joey Votto Gets Curtain Call in What Could’ve Been Final Game in Cincinnati

Nothing official has been announced regarding the future of Reds’ longtime 1B Joey Votto, but you can feel it. So could Reds fans. The 40-year-old got a standing ovation before his first at-bat on Monday in what was potentially his final home game. He got a curtain call in the 8th inning before knocking a single in a 4-2 win over the Pirates. While Votto isn’t sure what the future holds, the Reds finish the season on the road this week, and their playoff hopes have dwindled after a four-game skid.

Watch: Joey Votto Nearly Moved to Tears With Standing Ovation in Potential Last Game With Reds

 

MLB Quick-Hitters

Yankees Too Late: The Yankees won their home finale on Monday against the D-Backs (6-4), but New York has been officially eliminated from the postseason. Arizona is clinging to the NL’s last Wild Card spot. An ugly year for the pinstripes means no playoffs, and changes are coming.

 

Rangers Rolling to AL West Crown: Make it seven straight for the red-hot Rangers! Texas has been up and down (to say the least) throughout the season, but they’re “up” at just the right time. A 5-1 win against the Angels marked their seventh straight, and they now hold a 2.5-game lead in the division.

 

JV, Astros Separate From Seattle: The biggest series of the week will feature Houston as the Astros have a six-game road trip against fellow Wild Card hopefuls, Seattle and Arizona. The ‘Stros won game 1 of their Seattle series on Monday (5-1) to put the Mariners in desperation mode. The next two games (today and tomorrow) could be lethal for Seattle’s playoff hopes.

 

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